When Chester Greenwood was a young boy in 1873 he invented earmuffs to protect his ears, later at the age of 19 he patented his design and eventually became a very successful businessman. Read his story and get inspired!

An inspiring book for young children about the prolific inventor Ben Franklin who started inventing in his childhood and was not afraid to make mistakes.

A great book to get young children inventing.

Chikadee and Makoons are twin brothers who do everything together until tragically they are separated. Chikadee and his family travel across new territories, meet unusual people while experiencing a range of emotions while search for their dearest Makoons. By award winning historical fiction author.

A celebrated book that follows the journey of Native Americans from creation to the present time.

A beautifully illustrated book in which Malala (Nobel Peace Prize Winner) tells her own story in her own words for a younger audience. She shows how no matter how small you are and where you live, you can make a difference.

An excellent book to inspire young girls into science. Contains both well known and lesser known scientists from Jane Goodall the primatologist to the African-American physicist and mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

One of the most popular in the series where Tintin ends up in Tibet looking for his dear Chinese friend Chang. The book is greatly appreciated by the Dalai Lama for creating and awareness of the existence of Tibet (the book does include and details of the political situation). It was published a year after the Dalai Lama went into exile. A great one to start with if introducing children to Tintin.

Inspiring book about how we all can be kind with gorgeous pictures from well known illustrators.

Mia and Ben are best of friends living near a lake. Their favourite thing to do is to make paper planes. Sadly Ben has to move far, far away. How will they remain friends when they are so far apart? But their love of planes and deep friendship makes a beautiful story and picture book.